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Blick Law Firm specializes in the practice of personal injury law with over 25 years legal experience. Attorney, Michael C. Blickensderfer is licensed in the entire state of Florida, New York and New Jersey. As well, Mr. Blickensderfer is a former prosecutor and former marine operating a Christian-based law firm in the Tampa Bay Community.
In Florida, auto accidents can be overwhelming, often times result in not only property damage, but also severe injuries that require extensive medical attention. Injuries sustained in an accident can begin a timeline of treatment and rehabilitation that can take anywhere from 4 months to a year or more to complete. It is important to find a competent car accident lawyer to serve your legal matters and assist in your auto claim.
When handling a personal injury case, the injured party has not only sustained injury, but is juggling the weight of property damage, insurance issues and treatment. A personal injury lawyer will assist in these legal matters, as well as guide you through the proper steps for recovery to obtain the best outcome for you and your loved ones.
Many situations arise where an insurance company calls the victim almost immediately following an accident, in an attempt to get injured parties to settle an injury claim quickly, and for a nominal amount.
In most cases the severity of damage sustained in an accident is not easily determined, and an injured party may suffer soft tissue or latent injuries that do not arise until much later. But, once a settlement agreement is made and tendered with an insurance company, an injured party releases their right to recovery for injuries related to that particular incident.
Therefore, before a settlement offer is even discussed, it is extremely important to first know your rights and the extent of your injuries. Contact a personal injury attorney to understand the issues involved in your claim.
Injuries resulting from an auto accident can include such things as: broken bones, contusions, fractures. Soft tissue may relate to neck and back pain affecting the muscles and ligaments. Other related injuries that may occur from an accident are the following:
TMJ
Nightmares, anxiety, increased emotional stress, depression
Chronic pain
Sleepless nights
Headaches
Diminished sex life
Inability to lift heavy things
Failure to seek treatment for such injuries will result in symptoms persisting. Accident victims have legal rights including the right to pursue compensation for medical expenses.
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A personal injury claim results from the negligence of one party causing injury to another. An injury may be caused from a car or motorcycle crash, boating accident, slip and fall, or exposure to a defective product. You should seek a personal injury lawyer to explain the different types of personal injury matters and your legal rights. http://personalinjurylawyertampa.biz/
Blick Law Firm handles many types of personal injury cases including:
Automobile/Motorcycle Accidents
Slip and Fall Injuries
Premises Liability, Including Mold Exposure
Products Liability
Dog Bites
Marine and Boating Accidents
Wrongful Deaths
Personal injury attorneys work closely with insurance companies. Florida requires that all automobile owners who register and operate a vehicle must obtain Florida insurance coverage. In Florida, the mandatory minimum coverage is $10,000 of personal injury protection (PIP) and $10,000 property damage liability (PDL) as long as you have a valid Florida license plate.
Although these mandatory minimums are in place, many Florida drivers operate vehicles without any automobile insurance coverage. As a protection against such uninsured motorists, insurance companies provide Uninsured Motorist Coverage. Uninsured Motorist (UM) Coverage provides for payment of certain benefits for damages caused by owners or operators of uninsured vehicles that cause injury resulting from an automobile accident. Such benefits include payment for medical expenses, lost wages, and even pain and suffering.
Insurance coverage is vital in helping car accident victims afford the medical care they need and provides assistance in replacing the loss of property or income incurred when involved in a serious accident. http://caraccidentlawyertampa.biz/
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